ADF welcomes higher prices for home brand milk at Woolworths

A move by supermarket retailer Woolworths to raise the price of home brand milk has been welcomed by new Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) President Rick Gladigau.

"Despite the end of one dollar a litre milk two years ago, home brand milk has remained a laggard in the dairy case, so this increase, if shared back through the value chain, will be welcomed by dairy farmers," says Mr Gladigau.

"The ball is now in Coles and Aldi's court to play catch-up."

From 25 November 2021 Woolworths milk will sell for the following prices:

• 1L Woolworths branded milk - $1.35
• 2L Woolworths branded milk - $2.60
• 3L Woolworths branded milk - $3.90

After a dairy market downturn lasting several years, the average milk price paid to Australian farmers has increased 13% between 2018 ($6.14/kgMS) and 2021 ($6.91/kgMS), according to Dairy Australia.

"However, prices for farm inputs, such as fertiliser, water, fuel and energy, and a tight labour market, have increased costs in the same period, so any increase in profits passed back to dairy farmers is welcome," says Mr Gladigau.

"Increases in milk prices at the farmgate and in-store are needed to sustain production of an essential food."

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About Australian Dairy Farmers

Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) is the recognised national policy and advocacy organisation working to improve profitability and sustainability of dairy farming in Australia. Representing Australia's six dairying states, Australian Dairy Farmers state membership comprises representatives from Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. These state bodies are known as State Dairy Farmer Organisations (SDFOs). ADF provides the SDFOs with support and representation on a national level.

For further information:

Mark Paterson

Currie

Tel: 0409 411 110

Email: [email protected]

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